The Bilateral Permanent Working Commission between the State of Israel and the Holy See has met today , July 9^th 2009 at Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to continue the negotiations on the "Economic Agreement".

The talks took place in an atmosphere of great cordiality, and the Delegations believe that they have contributed to taking the talks forward towards the desired Agreement.

The next meetings of the Commission will take place on: August 26^th, September 15-16, October 14-15, November 11-12.

As already announced, the next Plenary Commission will meet on December 10^th 2009 in the Vatican.

[01113-02.01] [Original text: English]

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